Ryan Clark
College admissions and financial aid consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | MBA; CCPS; HECA member |
| Experience | 19 years coaching |
| Practice | Clark College Consulting |
Ryan Clark is a college admissions and financial aid consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps students get into right-fit colleges and helps families plan how to pay for them. He is president and CEO of Clark College Consulting and has worked with more than 1,200 families. He wrote the book College Aid for Middle Class America. His work joins admissions strategy with affordability planning for each family.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan helps families choose, apply to, and pay for college. He works on both getting in and keeping the cost down.
- Choosing right-fit colleges
- Building an admissions strategy
- Finding scholarships
- Planning how to pay for college
- Applying for financial aid
- Managing college deadlines
- Avoiding costly college decisions
- Writing strong college essays
Who Ryan works with
Ryan works with students and their parents. Most clients are busy families in the Carolinas who feel stressed by college lists, deadlines, essays, scholarships and financial aid. He has served families from across the United States over the past decade.
Background and qualifications
Ryan Clark is president and CEO of Clark College Consulting. He has spent more than 19 years helping families with college admissions and affordability. He holds an MBA and the CCPS credential and is a member of HECA. He has worked with over 1,200 families. He is the author of College Aid for Middle Class America: Solutions to Paying Wholesale vs. Retail, and he is a nationally recognized speaker.
Ryan Clark pricing
Programs and services
- Free family college game plan session
- Admissions and funding strategy planning
Ryan Clark reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ryan pairs college admissions strategy with financial planning and wrote a book on paying for college.
Best for middle class families who want help getting into the right college and paying less for it.
Common questions
How much does Ryan Clark charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Ryan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ryan Clark help with?
Ryan Clark helps with choosing right-fit colleges, building an admissions strategy, finding scholarships and planning how to pay for college.
Is Ryan Clark certified?
Ryan Clark lists: MBA; CCPS; HECA member.
Does Ryan Clark help with paying for college?
Yes. He helps families plan how to pay for college, including scholarships and financial aid, along with admissions strategy.
Where does Ryan Clark work with families?
He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves many families across the Carolinas. He has also worked with families throughout the United States.
How do I contact Ryan Clark?
Send Ryan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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